This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Assigned to the Metal Working Shop to perform a full range of welding. Works on equipment as represented by dredges, towboats, barges, tractors, draglines, derrick boats, buoys, cranes, etc. Works alone or with a group depending on the assignment.

Duties

Perform work with light, heavy-gauge, and hardened metals, welding all the various types of weldable items assigned, using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. Perform a wide range of welds from simple to precision welding utilizing the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW) processes. Utilize templates, jigs, blueprints, and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment. Perform welder duties using electric, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to a pre-employment drug test screening, and random testing thereafter. See Additional information section for further details
• This position requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the completion of a pre-employment and annual physical examination to ensure required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Must possess a valid state issued vehicle driver’s license prior to employment and maintain thereafter.
• -- forklift operator’s license -- scissor lift operator’s license -- aerial boom lift operator’s license -- overhead crane operator’s license
• Various protective devices such as safety shoes and glasses, gloves, respirators, and hard hats must be used.
• Position requires participation in and compliance with the Respiratory Protection Program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. CHRA APPROVED Selective Placement Factors: -- WG-10 grade level must successfully pass pre-employment weld testing to obtain SMAW 6G (6010 root 7018 fill and cap) weld certification and maintain certification thereafter. -- WG-08 and WG-10 grade level must successfully pass pre-employment weld testing to obtain 3G/4G FCAW (unlimited thickness) weld certification and maintain certification thereafter. --WG-05 grade level must successfully pass weld testing to obtain 3G/4G FCAW (unlimited thickness) weld certification within 6 months and maintain certification thereafter. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-10: Ability to do the work of a Welder without more than normal supervision. Assisting in welding processes, planning, using templates, jigs, and blueprints. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-08: Ability to do the work of a Welder without more than normal supervision. Assisting in welding processes, using templates, jigs, and blueprints. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-05:Ability to do the work of a Welder with normal supervision. Assisting in welding processes, using templates, jigs, and blueprints. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. NOTE: Certification requirement at the WG-08 grade must be met within 12 months of being hired and for continued employment by successfully passing weld testing to obtain 6G (6010 root 7018 fill and cap) weld certification and maintain certification thereafter. Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted pending skills and obtainment of 6G SMAW Welding certification and demonstrated ability to perform at the next higher/target level grade duties. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work involves standing, walking, stooping, climbing and crawling. Work may be performed in an awkward or cramped position. Incumbent frequently handles, lifts, or carries parts or equipment that weighs up to 50pounds. Occasionally may lift and carry items weighing more. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside subject to injury from lifting, operating machines and using miscellaneous tools. Is exposed to abnormal noise; inclement weather; burns from electric arc, gas torches and molten metal; changing temperatures; and fumes. Danger to the eyes is present from metal chips, electric arc, rust and dust. Is also subject to danger of explosive gases.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS DO NOT MAIL Memphis, TN 38103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk